Accessibility for people with disabilities
Most people still think of accessibility in terms of disability. 1 in 5 people in the UK have some kind of disability, and 1 in 4 in the United States.
Dyslexia
10% of the UK are dyslexic.Hand-motor impairment
12% of people have tremors or other impairments.ADHD and autism
Diagnosed in over 11% of children.Hearing loss
19% of the UK suffer from hearing loss.Vision impairment
3% of UK has significant sight loss, 0.5% are legally blind.Anxiety disorders
18% of US adults suffer from an anxiety disorder.
Accessibility for everyone
Accessibility isn’t just for people with disabilities. If you’ve ever used captions to watch a video without sound, you’ve benefitted from accessible technologies. Modern accessibility helps everyone.
Poor visibility
Using a phone in bright sunlightLow attention
Crying child on lap, phone ringing in backgroundPoor hearing
At a loud barDeaf
No headphones, sees video in Facebook feedManual dexterity
Using phone one-handed on trainLow comprehension
A tourist is trying to use your site in a second language